Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, MN
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West Co on Rapids, MN
Tom Fisk
Maplewood, MN to West Coon Rapids, MN is 30.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via 19th Street, Hudson Road, and I 94 West, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Minnesota's Midwest region, connecting two Twin Cities suburbs. Since it's almost entirely surface roads with no significant highway driving, expect a straightforward drive. It’s a quick hop, perfect for a same-day trip without needing overnight accommodations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 10 | 17.7 mi | 21m |
| I 94 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| MN-610 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Noble Parkway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West River Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 19th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Innovation Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hudson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,255 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~321 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 88 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, MN and West Co on Rapids, MN.
Start on Innovation Boulevard
Turn slight right onto 19th Street
Turn straight onto Hudson Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Take the exit onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Continue on US 10
Take the exit onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10
Keep slight right at fork onto MN 610
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 12
Continue on CR 12
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 35E North, US 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward I 35W North, US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Noble Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.95 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Maplewood on Friday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in West Co on Rapids on Friday
Local time
7:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route covers 30.4 miles and takes approximately 41 minutes, with 0% of that on highways. The entire drive utilizes surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and intersections for the full duration. Since there's no highway portion, you can anticipate frequent changes in speed limits and traffic signals as you pass through developed areas.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 10.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
325 ft
Highest Point
979 ft
Elevation Range
177 ft
Founded 1957
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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